Postgraduate Diploma in Management and Educational Leadership

Introduction

The quality of educational leaders and their management skills have a profound impact on the education system. It is therefore important for the region to prepare a cadre of leaders for the education sector who have the leadership and management competencies that regional education systems require in order to produce a workforce that can meet the demands of the 21st Century.

About the Programme
The Postgraduate Diploma in Management and Educational Leadership is geared towards assisting educational leaders to develop a sound understanding of educational organisations and prepare them to acquire foundational competencies in a variety of areas in management in order to improve their managerial decision making abilities.
On completion of this programme students, are expected to:

demonstrate critical thinking and analytical skills in the context of educational organisations

make sound leadership and management decisions based on the economic, financial, organisational, social and cultural context individually and in teams

provide solutions for real world problems and challenges facing contemporary leaders in the education sector, individually and in teams, using appropriate current technologies and resources

interpret management theory through the perspective of prior experience and improve educational practice by systematically applying knowledge and understanding of leadership and management to complex issues (including those that are unique to small island developing states)

apply ethical and organisational values and practice corporate social responsibility

design and conduct research into leadership and managerial problems, report findings and propose solutions using appropriate current technologies

demonstrate a deep knowledge and understanding of the education sector within a wider organisational and global context

demonstrate an understanding of current issues and trends in the education sector

apply specialist skills to educational organisations in a variety of contexts

offer both technical and practical advice to stakeholders in the education sector

communicate effectively and perceptively both orally and in writing

Who is this programme for?

The programme seeks to target persons who are engaged in administrative, supervisory and leadership functions. These would include:

Duration and Award of Programme
The programme will be offered over a minimum of twelve (12) months.

Delivery Mode
The programme is delivered fully online.

When will the programme start?

This offering of the programme begins in August 2018.

Entry Requirements

An undergraduate degree (at least a Lower Second Class or its equivalent) from an approved tertiary institution

Academic Preparation

All new graduate students are required to do the Graduate Introduction to Online Learning before starting the programme.

Course of Study

Level 1

Leadership for Effective Supervision and Curriculum Implementation

This course is designed to prepare school managers to facilitate the development, management, and analysis of the curriculum in their respective schools. Central to this will be learning to manage the teachers and other staff who are directly responsible for implementing the curriculum.

Decision Making in School Management

This course is designed to equip participants with knowledge and skills in decision making in school management. They will be helped to understand the nature of decision making, approaches to decision making, ethics-based decision making and data driven decision making, among other things.

Essential ICT Skills for School Leaders

The course is designed to equip participants with knowledge and skills related to the use of ICTs for educational purposes. Participants will participate in hands-on activities in the use of resources such as productivity tools, web tools, email and other applications that can enhance school operations and process. They will also be exposed to issues relating to promoting technology integration in the school setting.

Organisational Management and Development in Schools

This course is designed to facilitate participants’ understanding of the school as an organization and the organization of schools. Issues in the management of the school organization such as power and leadership, managerial behaviours, and managing change are discussed.

Strategic School Management

The course is designed to help participants deliver the best outcomes for their pupils as they learn to plan strategically for their respective schools. Participants engaged in this course will be introduced to the process of developing a vision and mission for the school and using these in strategic choice as they seek to make the most of the school’s resources. They will further be introduced to other processes and principles involved in strategic management such as the strategic management process, developing a strategic plan, and strategic implementation and analysis.

MGMT 6202

Management Essentials I

This course covers a wide range of topics such as: what managers do; the process of management; the practices of management (e.g. leadership and motivation); the functions of management; strategic management. There will be emphasis on the current organizational environment and how globalization and technology affect the processes and practices of management and the functions of businesses.

Credits:

3

MGMT 6019

Critical Analytical and Communication Skills for Managers

This course will guide students through a range of successful practices and guidelines based on research and experience, that will give them the opportunity to develop, practice and strengthen their communication (oral and written) and critical thinking skills. Students will also analyse and interpret data in meaningful ways for reporting in academic and work applications.

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